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Easy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of four soft, chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies loaded with red and green candy pieces.
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Make soft and chewy peppermint chocolate chip cookies packed with mint flavor and crushed candy canes. This is a simple, festive holiday cookie recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and most of the crushed peppermint candies. Reserve some crushed candy for garnish.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Gently press a few extra crushed peppermint pieces onto the top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best soft and chewy texture, slightly underbake the cookies. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you only have candy canes, place them in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.
  • If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 3/4 teaspoon.

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